Founders Fund

Founders Fund, Inc. is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, established in 2005. The firm specializes in investing across various stages, including seed, early, mid, and growth stages, with a focus on transformative technologies. Founders Fund targets a wide range of sectors, such as aerospace, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, biotechnology, cybersecurity, energy, fintech, and consumer internet. The firm aims to support companies that are developing revolutionary technologies and typically invests between $500,000 and $300 million in its portfolio companies. Founders Fund's partners have a strong background in technology, having been investors, founders, and early employees of notable technology companies, including PayPal. The firm seeks to make investments globally, emphasizing innovation and impact.

Gross, Lauren

Partner and COO

Lonsdale, Jeff

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Principal

Mirzadegan, Amin

Principal

Scott Nolan

Partner

Luke Nosek

Managing Partner

Ruthven, Neil

CFO

Stephens, Trae

Partner

Ta, Napoleon

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Principal

Past deals in Life and Health Insurance

9amHealth

Series A in 2022
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

9amHealth

Seed Round in 2021
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

Pathpoint

Series A in 2021
Pathpoint is a provider of digital insurance wholesale brokerage services for carriers. It provides quoting software for the insurance industry and offers solutions for insurance quoting, binding, policy document management, and more. The company also offers software for insurance distribution, insurance underwriting, and accounting.

Collective Health

Series F in 2021
Collective Health is the leading health benefits platform that brings together medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and program partners into an integrated solution that better enables employees and their families to understand, navigate, and pay for healthcare. By reducing the administrative lift of delivering health benefits, providing an intuitive member experience, and helping control costs and improve outcomes, the company guides employees toward healthier lives and companies toward healthier bottom lines. Collective Health, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has offices in Chicago, IL, and Lehi, UT. For more, please visit collectivehealth.com.

Modern Health

Series D in 2021
Modern Health is a mental well-being platform for innovative companies offering therapy, coaching, and self-guided courses all in one app. The platform combines the WHO well-being assessment, self-service wellness kits, a network of certified coaches, and licensed therapists available in 35 languages all available in a seamless app. It empowers employers to charge in acknowledging that mental health is just as important as physical health, destigmatizing the conversation, and increasing the accessibility of mental health services for all.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2020
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Modern Health

Series C in 2020
Modern Health is a mental well-being platform for innovative companies offering therapy, coaching, and self-guided courses all in one app. The platform combines the WHO well-being assessment, self-service wellness kits, a network of certified coaches, and licensed therapists available in 35 languages all available in a seamless app. It empowers employers to charge in acknowledging that mental health is just as important as physical health, destigmatizing the conversation, and increasing the accessibility of mental health services for all.

Luko

Series B in 2020
Luko is an insurance company that focuses on transforming the home insurance experience by emphasizing prevention rather than claims. It offers an artificial intelligence-based platform that enhances accessibility and transparency for customers seeking insurance for homes, property, and vehicles. Luko provides a unique device equipped with an AI-powered sensor that monitors home security and helps prevent accidents, ultimately aiming to reduce electricity bills as well. By leveraging proprietary technology, Luko seeks to empower customers to select insurance options tailored to their needs, prioritizing safety and user-friendliness in the process.

Modern Health

Series B in 2020
Modern Health is a mental well-being platform for innovative companies offering therapy, coaching, and self-guided courses all in one app. The platform combines the WHO well-being assessment, self-service wellness kits, a network of certified coaches, and licensed therapists available in 35 languages all available in a seamless app. It empowers employers to charge in acknowledging that mental health is just as important as physical health, destigmatizing the conversation, and increasing the accessibility of mental health services for all.

Luko

Series A in 2019
Luko is an insurance company that focuses on transforming the home insurance experience by emphasizing prevention rather than claims. It offers an artificial intelligence-based platform that enhances accessibility and transparency for customers seeking insurance for homes, property, and vehicles. Luko provides a unique device equipped with an AI-powered sensor that monitors home security and helps prevent accidents, ultimately aiming to reduce electricity bills as well. By leveraging proprietary technology, Luko seeks to empower customers to select insurance options tailored to their needs, prioritizing safety and user-friendliness in the process.

Collective Health

Series E in 2019
Collective Health is the leading health benefits platform that brings together medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and program partners into an integrated solution that better enables employees and their families to understand, navigate, and pay for healthcare. By reducing the administrative lift of delivering health benefits, providing an intuitive member experience, and helping control costs and improve outcomes, the company guides employees toward healthier lives and companies toward healthier bottom lines. Collective Health, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has offices in Chicago, IL, and Lehi, UT. For more, please visit collectivehealth.com.

Newfront

Series B in 2018
Newfront is an insurance brokerage that specializes in providing businesses with risk control, risk analytics, and claims advocacy services. The company has developed technology designed to streamline the insurance purchasing process by offering insight-based recommendations. This technology assists clients in monitoring and organizing leases and contracts, assigning brokers to evaluate quotes and coverage options, and addressing insurance-related inquiries. Additionally, Newfront manages renewals, claims, and certifications, helping clients navigate complex policy terms and ensuring they secure optimal insurance packages from leading providers. Through these services, Newfront aims to simplify the insurance experience for businesses.

Newfront

Series A in 2018
Newfront is an insurance brokerage that specializes in providing businesses with risk control, risk analytics, and claims advocacy services. The company has developed technology designed to streamline the insurance purchasing process by offering insight-based recommendations. This technology assists clients in monitoring and organizing leases and contracts, assigning brokers to evaluate quotes and coverage options, and addressing insurance-related inquiries. Additionally, Newfront manages renewals, claims, and certifications, helping clients navigate complex policy terms and ensuring they secure optimal insurance packages from leading providers. Through these services, Newfront aims to simplify the insurance experience for businesses.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2018
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Collective Health

Series D in 2018
Collective Health is the leading health benefits platform that brings together medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and program partners into an integrated solution that better enables employees and their families to understand, navigate, and pay for healthcare. By reducing the administrative lift of delivering health benefits, providing an intuitive member experience, and helping control costs and improve outcomes, the company guides employees toward healthier lives and companies toward healthier bottom lines. Collective Health, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has offices in Chicago, IL, and Lehi, UT. For more, please visit collectivehealth.com.

Oscar Health

Private Equity Round in 2016
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Collective Health

Series C in 2015
Collective Health is the leading health benefits platform that brings together medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and program partners into an integrated solution that better enables employees and their families to understand, navigate, and pay for healthcare. By reducing the administrative lift of delivering health benefits, providing an intuitive member experience, and helping control costs and improve outcomes, the company guides employees toward healthier lives and companies toward healthier bottom lines. Collective Health, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has offices in Chicago, IL, and Lehi, UT. For more, please visit collectivehealth.com.

Oscar Health

Series C in 2015
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Collective Health

Series B in 2015
Collective Health is the leading health benefits platform that brings together medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and program partners into an integrated solution that better enables employees and their families to understand, navigate, and pay for healthcare. By reducing the administrative lift of delivering health benefits, providing an intuitive member experience, and helping control costs and improve outcomes, the company guides employees toward healthier lives and companies toward healthier bottom lines. Collective Health, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has offices in Chicago, IL, and Lehi, UT. For more, please visit collectivehealth.com.

Collective Health

Series B in 2015
Collective Health is the leading health benefits platform that brings together medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and program partners into an integrated solution that better enables employees and their families to understand, navigate, and pay for healthcare. By reducing the administrative lift of delivering health benefits, providing an intuitive member experience, and helping control costs and improve outcomes, the company guides employees toward healthier lives and companies toward healthier bottom lines. Collective Health, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has offices in Chicago, IL, and Lehi, UT. For more, please visit collectivehealth.com.

Oscar Health

Series B in 2014
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Oscar Health

Series A in 2014
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

Collective Health

Series A in 2014
Collective Health is the leading health benefits platform that brings together medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and program partners into an integrated solution that better enables employees and their families to understand, navigate, and pay for healthcare. By reducing the administrative lift of delivering health benefits, providing an intuitive member experience, and helping control costs and improve outcomes, the company guides employees toward healthier lives and companies toward healthier bottom lines. Collective Health, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and has offices in Chicago, IL, and Lehi, UT. For more, please visit collectivehealth.com.

Oscar Health

Series A in 2013
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.
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